BC Highway Patrol targets distracted driving and seat belt violations in March

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BC Highway Patrol targets distracted driving and seat belt violations in March

Children under nine must be secured in appropriate car seats or booster seats

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Be diligent about seat belts and distracted driving | Columbia Valley, Cranbrook, East Kootenay, Elk Valley, Kimberley, Ktunaxa Nation

By BC Highway Patrol Distracted driving has become such a problem in B.C. that it’s now at least as deadly as driving while impaired. That’s why in the month of March, BC Highway Patrol is focusing on education through enforcement regarding the double dangers of driving while distracted and failing to wear your seat belt (also known as occupant restraint). “Distracted driving, along with speeding and impaired driving, is consistently one of the …

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An annual survey conducted by Desjardins Assurances shows that driving distraction is the greatest risk facing motorists for a third year in a row. Nearly 4000 Canadians have been interviewed about driving behaviour and habits. 60% believe that driving distraction is indeed the main risk factor, followed closely by drinking (59%) and aggressive driving (46%). For the latter distraction, it is interesting to note that only 6% of those surveyed co…